Wee-oo, wee-oo, wee-oo!!! The ambulance pulls into the drive. I can see through my window, but before I keep going, let's rewind…
-A month before
School was starting and it was the beginning of 7th grade for my class. As I walked through the hallway I heard;
“Did you hear that slut goes here?”
“Yeah, better not touch her. She will give you AIDS.”
~ laughter filled the halls
I was too busy listening and I ran…
“ Oh, I’m sorry. Are you “ I asked the poor girl.
“Yeah, I’m fine… What’s your name?” The girl I said softly.
“My name's Kyle! You?”
“Melanie.” She blushed.
“That’s a pretty name.”
“Thanks; see you around.”
I wonder who she is..? She seems nice.
~ first period started
I’m so glad I have first period English and all my friends are in the same class. They seemed really distracted.
~ they pointed to Melanie
“She's a hoe, dude. Stay away from her.” Tyler said.
“Is that her name? I don’t care… just don’t get too close.” He answered me.
I feel bad for her but I can't say anything. They’re my friends. Next period, I was an office aid and to my surprise so was Melanie. She smiled and it lit up the room.
“Hey, Kyle!” Melanie said.
“Hi, how is your first day going?”
“OK, I guess…” As she looked at the ground.
“Is everything OK?” I asked sincerely.
“Yeah just some bullies.”
“I’m sorry to hear that.”
The next few weeks, Melanie and I have become really close and I’ve noticed some stuff on her arms. I knew right then and there she wasn’t ok.
~ After school one day
I hate seeing Melanie like this, she hasn’t been smiling or happy for a while. A girl went up to her and said;
“How many guys have you been with? 1,000??”
Melanie stared at the ground while burying her face in her sweeter..
“Awe, you only talk to guys? You’re a slut and your parents should be ashamed of you.” The girl said and then kept walking. I watched as a tear slowly trickled down her cheek. She just sat there in silence.
-Why is everyone saying I’m a slut? I don’t understand. I had no reason to keep going. I just sat there with no will to move an inch.
Next thing I know, she bolts to the bathroom. I didn’t care if I was a guy; I needed to help her, I needed to make sure she was ok.
“MELANIE? MELANIE? Are you in there?”
I screamed as I barged into the girl’s bathroom.
“Huh, ooh, go away!” She whimpered.
“Will you please come out?”
“Why, do you want to be with a slut?”
“You’re not a slut. You are a beautiful and intelligent young lady Melanie.” I assured her.
~ She walked out wiping her tears with the sweater sleeves.
I sat my hand on her wrist and held it there for a while, looking into her glossy eyes.
“You are beautiful in your own way and you are perfect to me. There’s always going to be people judging you.”
She leaned over and gave me a hug. I helped her up and then she left with me following every one of her footsteps.
The next day, Melanie didn’t show up to school. I started to worry.
“ I went home and I ran to my room crying. I had no purpose in life. Everyone hates me and Kyle.. oh Kyle. I like him, but I can’t put myself on him. I went to the bathroom and opened the cabinet. I said goodbye to my dog.”
“I love you so much. I’m sorry for hugging you a little too hard and I know you’re going to be better off without me. Goodbye Tiger.” I said while crying and hugging Tiger.
While I looked at the bottle of pills, I just closed my eyes and said yes, I can do this and this is what I need to do. I was trying to get the bottle open but my brother walked in because he heard me crying.
“GET OUT ETHAN!!!” I screamed at him.
“Melanie, stop! I love you; you can’t do this.”
“Why not? No one cares about me and apparently I’ve hooked up with every guy in school.”
“Please set them down.” As he took the pills and put them on the dresser.
I passed out from a panic attack. My brother didn’t know what to do so he called 911.
“Hello? My sister just tried to kill herself and she passed out on the floor… OK, it is 24 Brewery Street, Stow, OH 44224.” He quickly mumbled into the phone.
“My name’s Maggie. Can you hear me just fine?” The medic said.
“Yes, I don’t feel too good.” I told Maggie.
“That’s normal. I’m going to take you to the hospital and I informed your mom.”
“OK…”
~ Next week (Melanie got released.)
“We are moving schools for you, Mel.” My mom said.
“What? No, why?” I murmured.
“You need a fresh start.”
“Ugh. Do I have too?”
“Yes, I already told the school.”
“Fine.” I said under my breath.
~ Next month
I’ve been so scared. I have no idea what happened to Mel. She’s been off the grid since the day I hugged her…
“Did I do something wrong?” I thought in my head. I heard from the teachers that she moved schools. I hope it wasn’t my fault. I didn’t mean to hurt her.
~ The next day Kyle killed himself and left this.
I don’t understand what I did wrong. But, I know it was my fault. I wanted to help her but instead I was too scared to talk to her. I wish she would have told me why but I can’t take this. It’s killing me not knowing why she tried killing herself. I love all my family, I’m sorry but I have to stop the pain.
~ Kyle H.
~ The next few days, Kyle’s been in the hospital on life support. Mel was told about Kyle’s situation and went to the hospital.
“Is he alive?” Mel asked, crying.
“He is brain dead but still alive.” His mom said with a stutter.
“Oh…”
“Can I have a moment alone with him?” Mel asks.
“Of course.” His mom said.
~ Mel grabs his hand.
“OK. I know you can’t hear me, but I want you to know; it wasn’t your fault. I was stupid. I never had the chance to say this…” said Mel while putting her head down by his hand. “I love you…!”
~Mel’s tear fell onto his hand…
~ A bright flash appeared and all the power went out.
“Mel?” Kyle said, confused.
“Tiffany, he’s awake!!!”
“What Mel?”
“Mom? Where am I?” Kyle said slowly.
“You’re in the hospital honey”
